Welcome to the Bishop Baraga Association and the Baraga Educational Center and Museum

Welcome to the Bishop Baraga Association and
The Baraga Educational Center and Museum

The Bishop Baraga Association is the offical organization for Bishop Baraga's Cause for Canonization

Come and experience the Baraga Educational Center and Museum for yourself! We’re currently open Thursday and Friday from noon-5:00pm and other times by appointment. However, our Votive House is always open daily! We can’t wait for you to come and check out the Baraga House, browse the gift shop, and spend time in the Votive House.

Two New Books Published By The Bishop Baraga Association

We’re happy to announce that we’ve published two new books and they are officially available for purchase!

Shepherd of the Wilderness

The beloved biography of Bishop Baraga has been reprinted by the Bishop Baraga Association! Shepherd of the Wilderness, authored by Bernard Lambert in 1967, is back in print and details Bishop Baraga’s missions and work throughout the Great Lakes Region.

Frederic Baraga – Missionary Bishop

Originally written in the Slovenian Language in 1931 by Dr. Franc Jaklich and revised by the author in 1951, Frederic I. Baraga – Missionary Bishop details Bishop Baraga’s life from boyhood to becoming Bishop with special emphasis on his homeland, heritage, and connections in the Austrian Empire. This book was translated into English in 2025.

Virtual Snowshoe Walk

Save the date for our fourth Annual Virtual Snowshoe Walk in honor of Bishop Frederic Baraga. From January 19, 2026 – January 30, 2026, we invite you to snowshoe, walk, ski, or hike in honor of our beloved Snowshoe Priest!

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Pray for Baraga's Cause

Calling all prayer warriors- we are requesting prayers for Bishop Baraga’s Cause for Canonization! Click here to pray today. Did you know that by praying for Bishop Baraga’s Cause for Canonization helps strengthen Bishop Baraga ‘s open case? We use these numbers to help showcase the amount of support Baraga has from the general public!

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Turn in your completed Pilgrams of Hope Baraga Passport!

Thank you to all who have been participating in the 2025 Pilgrimage of Hope Baraga Challenge! Please remember to mail in your completed passports to the Bishop Baraga Association located at 615 S. Fourth Street, Marquette, MI 49855. Complete 17 of the 20 tasks and challenges and return the passport to the Bishop Baraga Association in December 2025 with the “passport form” to receive a small gift for completing it!

Did you know that the Bishop Baraga Association is completely donor funded?

We thank you for your continuous support in the mission of the Bishop Baraga Association and the Baraga Educational Center and Museum. If you feel called to support us today, please click on the button below to donate.